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The US Masters
TEE-TIME THE US MASTERS 2020 PREVIEW
The 84th US Masters tees off this April with golf superstar Tiger Woods aiming for a record-equalling sixth win
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The US Masters is the first of the four major golf tournaments in pro-golf. First played 86 years ago in 1934, unlike other tournaments The Masters is always played at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia. The tournament is by invitation only and the winner is automatically invited to the other three majors.
The Augusta Golf Course was previously a plant nursery and each hole is named after a certain tree or shrub including Tea Olive, Pink Dogwood, Yellow Jasmine, Redbud, Azalea and Chinese Fir amongst others. The idea for the course came from Bobby Jones, a well-known amateur golfer, and was originally designed by Alister Mackenzie, who designed over 50 courses across four continents.
GOLF LINGO
Albatross: A score of three less than par
Birdie: A score of one less than par
Eagle: A score of two under par
Bogey: A score of one over par
Jack Nicklaus has the most Masters’ wins with six, followed by Tiger Woods with five and Arnold Palmer with four. The estimated prize fund is $11.5 million with nearly $2 million going to the winner, as well as the distinctive and iconic Green Jacket – which by tradition is presented to the current winner by the previous winner.
The Masters consists of four rounds of 18 holes each, with the competitors playing in groups of three for the first two rounds. After 36 holes of play, a cut-off score is calculated to reduce the size of the field. To ‘make the cut’, a player must be in either the top 50 places or within 10 strokes of the leader’s score.
Traditions unique to the US masters include the opening tee shot and the Champions Dinner. A custom since 1963, the tournament is officially started when one or more legendary players tees off from the first hole, and the Champions Dinner is held each year before the tournament starts. The dinner is hosted by the current champion who picks his own menu for the company only of previous champions.
Three players are joint favourites moving towards the start of the tournament; World No. 1 Rory Mcllroy, World No. 2 Brooks Koepka and the back-in-form Tiger Woods. If Woods wins, he will match Jack Nicklaus’s record of six US Masters.
Over the final two days, a further 36 holes are played; and should there be no winner after the fourth round, all tied players enter a sudden-death playoff beginning on the 18th hole, followed by the 10th and repeating until one player remains. The most recent sudden-death playoff was in 2017 between Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia.
YOUR ROLE AS A LANDLORD
If you’re looking at letting out a property, it’s important to understand just what your tenant expects from you as its landlord
THE UTILITIES The gas, electricity and water companies should be advised whenever the property is empty so that meters can be read and accounts prepared. During ‘void’ periods, the utility services must be transferred back into your name, by you.
Of course, the tenant is responsible for the gas, electricity and water/sewerage bills generated by their usage during the tenancy, and for changing the gas and electric accounts into their name when they move in. They’re also responsible for the standing charges. However, their liabilities in this respect clearly finish on the date they vacate the property.
TELEPHONE & COUNCIL TAX Generally speaking, telephone companies will only deal with the account holder named on the account. You must tell the telephone company that you are leaving the property and advise them what you want to do with your existing number. The tenants are then responsible for arranging any line reconnections and meeting any costs associated with this.
When it comes to council tax, this is not your responsibility while the entire property is let. However, if you still reside at the property while acting as a landlord, then you will remain responsible for the Council Tax charge.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure that all electrics and electrical appliances supplied in the property are safe for use. If any portable appliances are going to be left in the property, a portable appliance test should be carried out by a qualified electrician on an annual basis.
GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATE It’s your duty as landlord to ensure that all gas supplied appliances are maintained in a safe condition and are inspected at least every 12 months by a GAS SAFE engineer. A Gas Safety certificate should only be issued by a GAS SAFE engineer.
SMOKE ALARMS The law requires landlords to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. This includes smoke alarms being fitted in all hallway, stairway, and circulation areas that form escape routes from the property. They should be located every 7.5 metres of hallway, and within at least three metres of all bedroom doors.
Properties where HMO licenses apply, a higher specification of smoke alarm installation may be required which is generally mains powered. Landlords are directly responsible for determining whether their properties are eligible for HMO status, and failure to adhere to the regulations may result in a civil penalty and render your insurance invalid.
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Gary is a co-founder of Longsons and has been a director since the business was created in 2010. He is still very ‘hands-on’ within the business and as a keen photographer provides professional high
quality property photos and floorplans for most of our new instructions. Gary has lived in Norfolk for 30 years and has recently taken up golf and is a keen cyclist! His chosen superpower would be the ability to fly, his dream holiday destination would be anywhere warm, sunny and with a beach; his ideal party guest would be Carl Pilkington because he never fails to make him laugh. Gary Long MNAEA | DIRECTOR
Kevin co-founded the business in 2010 with friend and colleague Gary. His knowledge of the local property market, along with his superb business and organisational skills have been a major contributing factor to the relentless steady growth and ongoing success of Longsons. Born in Norfolk he has lived here all his life, hence his love for Norwich City Football Club. Kevin enjoys an occasional ‘flutter’ which would explain his dream holiday destination of Las Vegas. His ideal party guest would be Dynamo Magician so he could find out some of his secrets. Kevin Wilson | DIRECTOR
Kyle joined Longsons early in 2017, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge of both sales and lettings. His role as office manager also involves property
valuations which is a part of the job Kyle particularly enjoys. Born and raised in Norfolk, his spare time is spent socialising with family and friends and playing the occasional game of football for a local team. Being a Liverpool fan, Kyle’s ideal party guest would be Steven Gerrard “because he is an icon!”, his chosen superpower would be the ability to time travel and his dream holiday destination would be the Caribbean Island of Aruba. Kyle Clarke | MANAGER
Lynn has spent most of her working life working for both independent and corporate estate agencies. When Lynn joined Longsons in 2013 she brought with her a multitude of sales experience and knowledge. Blessed with endless energy, Lynn brings genuine enthusiasm and a love of the industry to her role. Lynn was born in Norfolk and other than living abroad for 10 years, she has lived here all her life. Her love of gardening takes up a lot of her spare time and her dream holiday destination would be Australia. Her ideal party guest would be Sir Paul McCartney and she would love to have teleportation as a superpower. Lynn List | VALUER
Kerrie joined Longsons in 2017 and soon proved herself to be a highly valued member of our team. She has fully immersed herself into her role and is now involved in many aspects of the business. Kerrie has lived in Norfolk most of her life and enjoys spending time with her young family and friends, plus Pilate classes and baking: the constant supply of cakes in our office is certainly proving very popular! Kerrie’s ideal party guest would be Michael Jackson “he’s the King of Pop!” her dream holiday destination would be the Maldives and her ideal superpower would be the ability to read minds. Kerrie Blowers | ADMINISTRATOR
Imogen joined Longsons early in 2019 having previously worked at a corporate estate agent. With her warm personality, friendly demeanour and passion for estate agency, she is a popular, valued member of our team. Imogen was born and raised in Norfolk and she has a busy social life and enjoys playing hockey, following St Helens rugby league team and unwinding with some retail therapy at the shops. As a huge fan of the TV show Friends, her ideal party guest would be Jennifer Anniston, her dream holiday destination is Australia and her chosen superpower would be shapeshifting! Imogen Walker | NEGOTIATOR
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Why did you buy the house? How long have you lived there? What is the best feature? The location near school 5 years The open plan living space A deceptively spacious and extended detached house located in the corner of this popular cul-de-sac enjoying a large corner plot garden with lovely far reaching views to the rear. The property further benefits from double glazing, a single garage and o road parking together with electric heating
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